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Sengun generated 17 points (6-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals and three blocks across 37 minutes of Saturday's 112-106 win over the Thunder.

Sengun notched his second triple-double of the season, but he scored under 20 points for the sixth time in the last seven games. The standout center had been averaging 21.5 points per game across 37 games before the seven-game dry spell. Though the scoring production hasn't been there recently, Sengun has been productive elsewhere over his last seven outings, averaging 11.9 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.1 steals during that stretch.

Thompson (illness) didn't play in Saturday's 112-106 win over the Thunder.

Thompson was a late addition to the injury report Saturday due to an illness. While he was ultimately upgraded to available ahead of the contest, he did not see the floor. He'll have until Tuesday's game against the Clippers to recover. If he's forced to miss additional time, Reed Sheppard and JD Davison may continue to see increased playing time.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Saturday that Doncic is dealing with a mild hamstring strain and is considered day-to-day moving forward, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Doncic picked up an unspecified hamstring injury Thursday, and further testing revealed he's dealing with just a mild strain. The issue will prevent him from playing in Saturday's game against Golden State, but Doncic will be day-to-day moving forward. The Lakers play the Thunder on Monday and San Antonio on Tuesday, and it's possible Doncic will return during the back-to-back set.

Head coach David Adelman said he expects Johnson (knee) to play in Saturday's game against the Bulls, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.

Johnson hasn't played since Dec. 23 due to a right knee bone bruise but is trending in the right direction Saturday. While the 29-year-old swingman will likely operate under a minutes restriction following the extended absence, his return will leave fewer minutes available for Julian Strawther and Bruce Brown. Johnson is averaging 11.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 30.6 minutes per game across 28 regular-season appearances thus far.

Wallace posted 23 points (10-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and four steals in 34 minutes during Saturday's 112-106 loss to the Rockets.

Wallace started at point guard due to the absences of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) and Ajay Mitchell (abdomen), and Wallace embraced a sizable role on offense. However, his contributions were not enough to lift the Thunder to a win. Wallace has scored 20-plus points in two of his last four starts, and he should continue to see an uptick in usage rate for as long as the team's backcourt is depleted.

Smith (calf) has been downgraded to out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Smith has been dealing with a right calf issue over the past week and a half, and the issue will prevent him from suiting up Saturday. Smith's absence means Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards will likely handle most of the center minutes, while Lachlan Olbrich or Leonard Miller could be mixed in. Smith's next chance to play will come Monday at Brooklyn.

Harden (recently traded) is available for Saturday's game against the Kings.

Harden will make his Cavaliers debut Saturday after being traded from the Clippers on Tuesday. The star guard averaged 25.4 points, 8.1 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 35.4 minutes per contest over 44 regular-season appearances for Los Angeles before the trade.

Monk is out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers due to an illness.

Monk is fresh off an 18-point performance in the loss to the Clippers on Friday, but he won't be able to suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. Monk, who has scored in double digits in all but one of his last nine appearances off the bench, will aim to return against the Pelicans on Monday.

Niederhauser (illness) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Janis Carr of the OC Register reports.

Niederhauser left Friday's game early due to an illness, but the issue won't prevent him from suiting up Sunday. With Ivica Zubac having been traded to the Pacers, Niederhauser is left to compete with Isaiah Jackson (recently traded) and Brook Lopez for center minutes.

Phillips (wrist) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Clippers.

Phillips was traded from Chicago to Minnesota on Thursday, though he's still dealing with a right wrist sprain and may have to wait to make his Timberwolves debut. The 22-year-old forward isn't guaranteed meaningful playing time for Minnesota but will provide depth in the frontcourt. Over 35 regular-season appearances (two starts) for Chicago before the trade, he averaged 2.8 points in 9.5 minutes per game.